SB2020011440 - Remote code execution in Windows Remote Desktop Client
Published: January 14, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020011440
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0611)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious RDP server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.